How do you encourage a baby of below 6 months to eat. He would rather prefer to suck his hands throughout the day. He refuses to suck breast and does

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How do you encourage a baby of below 6 months to eat. He would rather prefer to suck his hands throughout the day. He refuses to suck breast and does

breast 6 months Sucking

Don't start with those very solid. Start with semi solid foods like Cereals and mashed or pureed food are the first to start with.

Kindly do not force feed or use any appetite medications for a child to eat.

Have you completed exclusive breastfeeding?
Normally your child should be on Exclusive breastfeeding until 6months

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